Union: Veteran Cleveland policeman was hurt by man he killed

Jan. 15, 2018

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland police union president says an off-duty, veteran officer working security at a bowling alley fatally shot a man who attacked and wounded the officer after an altercation.

Police investigating the shooting say a fight broke out in the bowling alley's bar area, and Graziolli escorted several men outside. Police say a 21-year-old man returned and assaulted Graziolli, who fired and hit him.

Police haven't publicly identified the man who was shot.

Cleveland.com reports Graziolli is a 26-year police veteran who in 2014 pleaded guilty to misdemeanor falsification charges and was fined for misrepresenting working time on his pay records.